What to do if a baby is crying#

If a baby is crying continually in your early learning service, always check their physical needs first. If you think the baby may be unwell, get medical help straightaway.

Get support#

If you need help with a crying baby, stay calm and:

• contact your supervising person responsible for home-based services
• get help from another teacher for centre-based services.

While you wait for help, you could:

• take the baby for a walk with other children in your care
• put the baby down in a safe place where you can supervise them
• have a drink of water or cup of tea.

Information to help with a crying baby#

Healthify He Puna Waiora has guidance on why babies cry and what to do if they keep crying.

Crying baby – Healthify

Kids Health Hauora Taitamariki has guidance on how to stay calm with a crying baby and keep them safe.

What you can do when your baby cries – KidsHealth